Market Boom: Investor Activity Hits 8-Year High
Investors have been flooding back into Australia's property market, reaching an 8-year high, driven by low interest rates and tight rental supply.
This surge in investor activity has led to fierce competition and significant profits for sellers. According to the REA Group's PropTrack Terri Scheer Investor Report, about one in seven Australians now own a rental property.
- Queensland and South Australia saw the highest increase in investor loans, up 16% from the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
- NSW experienced a 12% increase in investor loans.
- Western Australia saw a 10% increase, while Victoria recorded a 9% rise over the same period.
The report attributes the rise in new investor lending to tight rental conditions and renewed confidence following multiple RBA rate cuts.
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Author's summary: Investor activity in Australia's property market hits 8-year high.